Final Cut Express
Make a file on your Desktop labeled: your name_final_cut
Open a file and save it
- Close old projects
- file --> new Project
- file -->; save Project (put it in the folder with your name on the desktop)
Import your media
- file --> import --> files (locate your video file and audio files)
Manipulate your media on the timeline
- drag and drop your video file on the timeline in the "V" section
- drag and drop your audio files on the timeline in the "A" section
* note you can use the "arrow" tool in the toolbar to move the video or audio tracks
- If you see a red bar at the top of the timeline you need to render. use 'command+R' to do this
Edit the film and audio
- use the "blade" tool in the toolbar - 'B' is the Hotkey
- click on the track you wish to cut to select it.
- place the marquee where you want to cut the movie and click the mouse.
-- the timeline will now be in two pieces
-- you can delete part of a track by selecting it and clicking "delete"
-- get to the selection tool by pressing the "A" key
* Don't forget to hit SAVE a few times during the process.
Export your video
- When your video and audio are ready goto file --> export
- choose the QuickTime option and save it full size and 'self contained'
- export it to the desktop, this is your final video.
- Make sure your name is on the file. This one is the full size and goes to Joe
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